As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in the United Kingdom is £144,300, with an hourly rate of £69, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £127,500 to £164,800, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £127,500
50TH(Median)   £144,300
75TH   £164,800
Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salary £127,500 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salary £144,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Data Officer (CDO) Salary £164,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Chief Data Officer (CDO) Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Chief Data Officer (CDO) salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Chief Data Officer (CDO) is about £144,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £69, a monthly salary of about £12,025, and a weekly pay of around £2,775. Click the switch button below to see more details about Chief Data Officer (CDO) hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Chief Data Officer (CDO)s Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Chief Data Officer (CDO)'s salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £126,748 - £137,530, while Intermediate make £128,252 - £138,784, Senior earn £130,509 - £140,539, Specialist earn £134,019 - £143,799, Expert can reach £138,031 - £147,972 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) £134,019
Intermediate Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) £135,524
Senior Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) £137,530
Specialist Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) £140,539
Expert Level Chief Data Officer (CDO) £144,300
£134,019 0 yr
£135,524 < 2 yrs
£137,530 2-4 yrs
£140,539 5-8 yrs
£144,300 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Data Officer (CDO)?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Chief Data Officer (CDO) are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £155,844 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £145,372, and Manchester pays around £138,319 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Operating Officer or Chief Data Officer (CDO)?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Operating Officer makes more than a Chief Data Officer (CDO). A Chief Operating Officer earns an average annual salary of £212,148. And a Chief Data Officer (CDO) earns an average annual salary of £144,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Chief Operating Officer
£157,745
£272,363
Chief Executive Officer
£279,548
£573,043
Chief Financial Officer
£180,291
£373,721
Chief Administrative Officer
£81,861
£166,525
Chief IT Officer
£136,280
£230,367

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